Through oppression and colonization, our culture had disappeared. We are here on our homeland with our culture waiting to be carried on. “Throughout the years, our people have changed, evolved, and modernized, but one thing that hasn’t changed and that’s the Kituwah blood running through our veins. The young ladies introduced themselves wearing outfits of their choice, each describing why they chose their particular dress.Ĭruz wore a 16 th century style Cherokee outfit consisting of a twined skirt and drop-shoulder feather cape. Siweumptewa was named Miss Congeniality and Janna Girty, a member of the Wolf Clan from the Birdtown Community, was named Most Photogenic. Nevayah Panther, a member of the Bird Clan from the Birdtown and Big Cove Communities was named first runner-up, and Jenna Cruz, a member of the Long Hair Clan from the Birdtown Community, was named second runner-up.
(SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)ĭestiny Siweumptewa, 14, a member of the Long Hair Clan from the Birdtown Community, was named 2018-19 Junior Miss Cherokee during a pageant held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the night of Thursday, Oct. JUNIOR MISS: Destiny Siweumptewa, a member of the Long Hair Clan from the Birdtown Community, was named 2018-19 Junior Miss Cherokee during a pageant held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, Oct.
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